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The Shield Online

The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

Janssen Transier

Janssen Transier, co-editor in chief

Senior Janssen Transier has spent three years as a part of the MacJournalism program, and two years as a staffer of the newspaper. Starting as a Photojournalism student, he is now co-editor in chief of The Shield, where he edits stories and helps organize and coordinate the print issue. Outside of class, Janssen enjoys listening and playing music, and reading. After high school, he hopes to pursue a career as a travel or music writer. 

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TOP: Carcione explains an assignment to a group of students in his first period AP US History class. “I’m really happy to be able to work at such a good school and pursue a career that I love,” Carcione said. Photo by Janssen Transier.

A very Carcione confession

Janssen Transier, co-editor in chief
March 30, 2020
Traffic on Grover Avenue after the dismissal bell. Traffic on the street is already a problem, and some fear the new apartment complex will exacerbate the issue. Photo by Janssen Transier.

Goodbye, eyesore. Hello, traffic.

Janssen Transier, staff reporter
December 24, 2018
Leslie Botts watches over Bartholomew Pool. At 70, Botts is Austins oldest lifeguard and a former Mac teacher. Botts also lifeguards at Deep Eddy, Springwoods and Northwest pools. In addition to lifeguarding, she enjoys yoga, painting and photography.

Lifeguarding legend has Mac roots

Janssen Transier, staff reporter
October 22, 2018
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